Tian Wai Tian (Shuixiguan South Street Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 22 Taoyuan North Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 22 Taoyuan North Road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Brain Soup, Hand-held Lamb, Stewed Noodles.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Taiyuan
- Category: 晋菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 22 Taoyuan North Road
- Popular dishes: Brain Soup, Hand-held Lamb, Stewed Noodles, Steamed Dumplings with Special Filling, Roasted Pig Face
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Dishes
Brain SoupA traditional Shanxi soup made with sheep brain, marrow, and medicinal herbs like astragalus and ginseng, known for its rich flavor and nourishing properties.
Hand-held LambHand-grabbed mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, typically using tender leg or back meat. The preparation involves cleaning and cutting the mutton into pieces, then marinating it with spices before cooking it using specific methods such as boiling, steaming, or roasting until the meat becomes tender and juicy. It is commonly enjoyed by tearing it apart with hands, often accompanied by dipping sauces to enhance the flavor.
Stewed NoodlesStewed noodles is a traditional noodle dish primarily made with noodles, vegetables, and meat. The preparation method involves placing the ingredients and seasonings together in a pot, adding an appropriate amount of water, then covering the pot and simmering slowly until the noodles are fully cooked and have absorbed the broth, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.
Steamed Dumplings with Special FillingSteamed dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, and mushrooms, delicately steamed to perfection.
Roasted Pig FaceA specialty dish made by roasting pig face after marinating, featuring crispy skin and tender meat with a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Stewed Fish with TofuA hearty dish made by slowly stewing fish with tofu and vegetables, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Vegetable DumplingsVegetarian dumplings are traditional Chinese dough dishes made by wrapping various vegetables, mushrooms, or bean products in flour-based wrappers, then boiled or pan-fried. Main ingredients include flour, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and carrots. The filling is seasoned and wrapped in the dough, sealed by pinching, then cooked by boiling or frying.
Lamb Red Flour Steamed DumplingsLamb red flour steamed dumplings are made with minced lamb and red flour (buckwheat flour) dough, hand-folded and steamed until tender. A savory, nutritious dish popular in northern China.
Youtian GuoluoYoutian Kao Laolao is a traditional noodle dish made primarily from buckwheat flour. After careful preparation, it features a unique shape and texture. First, buckwheat flour is mixed with water to form a dough, then rolled into thin sheets, rolled into cylindrical shapes, and finally steamed until cooked.
Sour Cabbage and PotatoA popular home-style dish made with sour cabbage and potatoes, stir-fried until tender and flavorful.